Based on Pudji's comparative images, I feel it may be Xanthosoma sagittifolium <https://efloraofindia.com/2013/01/07/xanthosoma-sagittifolium/>
On Sat, 23 Jan 2021 at 10:30, Nancy Seby <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you, Mr. Widodo. > > After some more research, I have come to the conclusion that it is either > Colocasia spp. or Xanthosoma sagittifolium. > > It is unlikely to be Alocasia spp. since Alocasia leaves mostly point > upwards. > > These plants did not have flowers. Once they flower, I will take pictures > and add them to this thread. > > Warm regards > Nancy Seby > www.greencoverinitiative.com > > On Saturday, 23 January 2021 at 09:50:24 UTC+5:30 Pudji Widodo wrote: > >> Dear Sirs and Madams, >> >> I send you my pictures. It may be able to help. >> >> With Regards, >> Pudji Widodo >> Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman >> PURWOKERTO 53122 *INDONESIA* >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 10:47 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >>> >>> Some earlier relevant feedback: >>> >>> Colocasia esculenta I hope- from Singh ji >>> I agree with Gurucharn sir's ID. In Kannada it is known as >>> Kesavinadantu, widely used for various culinary preparationS in Dakshina >>> Kannada & Coastal areas. >>> >>> http://keralaplants.in/keralaplantsdetails.aspx?id=Colocasia_esculenta - >>> from Mahadeswara ji >>> Thank you, Gurucharan ji and Mahadeswara ji. >>> >>> These ones with smaller leaves are Colocasia esculenta for sure. But the >>> ones I have posted earlier have much larger leaves, about 3-4 times larger >>> than these. >>> >>> Is it possible that they are Alocasia macrorrhizos or Xanthosoma >>> sagittifolium? >>> >>> And in Malayalam, the smaller-leaved one is called 'Cheruchembu' and the >>> larger-leaved one is called 'Kandichembu'. So I am assuming they have >>> different botanical names. >>> >>> I also read that if the petiole attached to the tip of the midvein, it >>> is most likely to be Alocasia; and if the petiole attaches further down on >>> the leaf, it's most likely Colocasia. Just read it in a website, not >>> authentic information >>> >>> Many thanks for all the input. >>> Warm regards >>> >>> Nancy Seby >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: Nancy Seby <[email protected]> >>> Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 at 20:47 >>> Subject: [efloraofindia:372103] Plant for ID - Ernakulam, Kerala - 16th >>> Jan >>> To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> Plant was photographed in the backyard of our house. It's called >>> Kandichembu in Malayalam. The tubers are cooked and eaten. >>> >>> But I am not able to figure out the botanical name. Please help. The >>> plant is about 2-3 feet tall with broad, large leaves. >>> >>> Thank you in advance >>> Nancy Seby >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "efloraofindia" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion on the web, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/19c964c3-772a-4dec-93d2-d0668a4d7d6cn%40googlegroups.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/19c964c3-772a-4dec-93d2-d0668a4d7d6cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J.M.Garg >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/58d2a6a2-2033-4f38-afea-2274a2d9e48dn%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/58d2a6a2-2033-4f38-afea-2274a2d9e48dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- With regards, J.M.Garg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFBz5T5UuuHvCPU0Q9%3D0NGOMLO1u9mjUwgi61NCcb_i6ZQ%40mail.gmail.com.
